Associate Consultant, Health & Benefits Consulting

Gallagher•Berwyn, PA

About The Position

The Associate Consultant supports the delivery of strategic health and benefits consulting services by coordinating and executing client-focused projects across the Health & Benefits practice. Working with consultants and senior team members, the role analyzes data, develops client deliverables, prepares reports and presentations, and supports day-to-day client engagement management. The position calls for a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities, deliver accurate work, and contribute to client service and process improvement. The Associate Consultant collaborates with client teams while developing technical and consulting expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of related experience.
Experience in employee benefits, health and welfare consulting, brokerage, or a related field.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a client-service environment.
Strong communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Financial acumen.
Business acumen.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to large or complex client environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage internal and external workflows across Core Health and Specialty practice areas.
Support client projects and ensure deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with client expectations.
Monitor project timelines, priorities, and action items across multiple workstreams.
Anticipate client and team needs and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Maintain client communication through meetings, emails, and other channels.
Provide timely project updates, respond to inquiries, and help manage client expectations.
Coordinate client-team activities and maintain accountability for project execution.
Delegate and oversee assigned work for junior team members, ensuring quality and consistency.
Guide, coach, and provide constructive feedback to less experienced team members.
Review peers’ work products to ensure quality-control standards are met.
Collaborate with consulting, actuarial, and specialty practice teams.
Develop an understanding of client business objectives and benefits strategies to support recommendations and decision-making.
Participate in client meetings and contribute insights within assigned areas.
Translate complex concepts and findings into clear, actionable information.
Keep client leaders informed of project status, risks, issues, and key decision points.
Support the identification of opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.
Assist with financial and operational activities, including billing, invoicing, and project tracking.
Support business development by gathering information for proposals, RFP responses, and other growth opportunities.
Contribute to team initiatives, process improvements, knowledge sharing, and best-practice development.